Guidebook for Aptos
Food Scene
Great deli and bakery. Perfect for a brunch or lunch. Patio seating.
31 locals recommend
Farm Bakery & Cafe
6790 Soquel DrGreat deli and bakery. Perfect for a brunch or lunch. Patio seating.
Great food and lovely setting. They also have live music and dancing most evenings.
19 locals recommend
Severino's Bar & Grill
7500 Old Dominion CtGreat food and lovely setting. They also have live music and dancing most evenings.
Wonderful Indian food. They cater to people with allergies. Most of their food is gluten free.
24 locals recommend
Ambrosia India Bistro - Aptos
207 Sea Ridge RdWonderful Indian food. They cater to people with allergies. Most of their food is gluten free.
Taqueria Los Gordos
7488 Soquel DrVery good Mexican taqueria that's inexpensive and close.
Erik's DeliCafé | Aptos
102 Rancho Del MarGreat deli and convenient, too.
Great, locally owned restaurant. I personally love their real milkshakes.
19 locals recommend
Carpo's Restaurant
2400 Porter StGreat, locally owned restaurant. I personally love their real milkshakes.
One of my favorite coffee houses. Great coffee and friendly service.
7 locals recommend
Aptos Coffee Roasting Co
One of my favorite coffee houses. Great coffee and friendly service.
Uncle Kwok's Szechwan Restaurant
7960 Soquel DrVery good Chinese food and a reasonable price.
Essentials
Safeway
2720 41st AveGroceries and gas that are close by.
Shopping
Rite Aid
80 Rancho Del MarConvenient drug store.
Everything Else
They have a small museum with information on some of the local history of the cement ship that is docked here. This is a great place to walk or just lie on the beach or BBQ.
97 locals recommend
Seacliff State Beach
State Park DriveThey have a small museum with information on some of the local history of the cement ship that is docked here. This is a great place to walk or just lie on the beach or BBQ.
If you're looking for a church to visit while away from home, this one teaches from the Bible and has very friendly people.
The Coastlands
280 State Park DrIf you're looking for a church to visit while away from home, this one teaches from the Bible and has very friendly people.
Arts & Culture
They host a Saturday Farmer's Market here every week unless it's raining. The Cabrillo Theater puts on some great plays and music concerts as well.
15 locals recommend
Student Activities Center
6500 Soquel DrThey host a Saturday Farmer's Market here every week unless it's raining. The Cabrillo Theater puts on some great plays and music concerts as well.
Entertainment & Activities
Our local amusement park. They have many different things to offer for just about anyone.
745 locals recommend
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park
400 Beach StOur local amusement park. They have many different things to offer for just about anyone.